Metal Detectors

[Lawman]

I'm going to be diving Coffins Patch off Marathon in the Keys. It's in the
Marine Sanctuary. I've got an underwater metal detector I'd like to use.
What are the rules on finding artifacts, both new [rods, reels, etc] and
old [the San Ignatio went down there in 1733]?

 

[metaldector]

Metal detectors are a no no in State Parks, and Federal Marine Sanctuaries as is the removal of anything old or new. One would think that the removal of fishing gear, beer cans and bottles would be allowed but the thought is, if you have a metal detector your not out to clean up the ocean, instead out to rip up the bottom. We keep our metal detecting in our licensed area and stay out of trouble. I do pick up beer cans, bottles, anchors, etc. when diving without my metal detector without any hassle from anyone.

 

[Diesel298]

stupid laws its a marine sancutuarie, if its not natural it shouldnt be a big deal

 

[Scubakevdm]

Lawman, I'm not sure about this, but I think that due to PADI's superior training programs, divers who have completed the PADI Underwater Archeologist specialty are allowed to remove artifacts from any location. I think that some of the other, lesser known certifying agencies are trying to come up with similar programs, but so far thay have been deemed inadequate in the eyes of the artifact removal permiters. It's no wonder that PADI is the way the world learns to dive.
Didn't you miss the board?

 

[Diesel298]

Lawman, I'm not sure about this, but I think that due to PADI's superior training programs, divers who have completed the PADI Underwater Archeologist specialty are allowed to remove artifacts from any location. I think that some of the other, lesser known certifying agencies are trying to come up with similar programs, but so far thay have been deemed inadequate in the eyes of the artifact removal permiters. It's no wonder that PADI is the way the world learns to dive.
Didn't you miss the board?

true or not..
thats the absolute stupidest thing i ever herd

 

[scubajoe]

Scubakevindm,
You've poured on the gas.....do you need a light?

Joe

 

[Lead_carrier]

Lawman, I'm not sure about this, but I think that due to PADI's superior training programs, divers who have completed the PADI Underwater Archeologist specialty are allowed to remove artifacts from any location. I think that some of the other, lesser known certifying agencies are trying to come up with similar programs, but so far thay have been deemed inadequate in the eyes of the artifact removal permiters. It's no wonder that PADI is the way the world learns to dive.
Didn't you miss the board?

All together class. Can we say napalm?:bangboom:

 

[Lawman]

I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to use the metal detector. It was worth asking anyway. You can get better advise on ScubaBoard than through state internet sites.

With a few exceptions, obviously.

I'm going to avoid taking the PADI bait, though the old Lawman [King of the Trolls]
would have done so. This new, refined, ScubaBoard wouldn't tolerate the flames
that we used to direct at each other over PADI, NAUI and that nut outfit, DIR.

It's sure good to be back!

 

[scubajoe]

I'm crushed....I thought this was going to get good!

Joe

 

[Solitude Diver]

true or not..
thats the absolute stupidest thing i ever herd

LOL....:lol:

I'd have to go along with that one, although it was apparently intended to get things fired up.